Pewter is an alloy of tin hardened with small amounts of other metals such as copper, lead, zinc, antimony and sometimes silver. The craft of pewtering started in antiquity - the earliest known item, a flask dating from c1450 BC, was found in Egypt.

Pewter is believed to have been introduced to Britain by the Romans, who exploited the main source of tin in Europe at the time, which was in Cornwall. The craft fell into decline after the Romans withdrew from Britain but it is thought that the Cistercian monks reintroduced it after the Norman Conquest in AD 1066.

Known as "the poor man's silver", production spread throughout the country with a wide range of mainly domestic goods being made.

In the year 1348 Articles were granted to the Worshipful Company of Pewterers in London, which enabled them to control the quality of pewter. Two grades of pewter were more...

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WMF figural maiden pewter 2 branch candlestick. Model no. 269,…

WMF Figural Maiden Pewter Candlestick, Model 269, Circa 1906

WMF figural maiden pewter 2 branch candlestick. Model no. 269, circa 1906, height 27 cm

Antique pewter wall sconce candle holder, bed warmer, water pot,…

Antique Pewter Collection with Various Items

Antique pewter wall sconce candle holder, bed warmer, water pot, two funnels, two hip flasks, 19th and 20th century, (7 items), the candle holder 25 cm high, Provenance: The Dr Douglas Frew Waterhouse collection

Two Victorian pewter tankards and pair candlesticks comprising…

Victorian Pewter Tankards and Candlesticks Set

Two Victorian pewter tankards and pair candlesticks comprising a baluster shaped quart tankard, plainer tapering half pint tankard and table candlesticks with quatrefoil shaped bases, knops and drip pans

Pair vintage pewter candlesticks, each with decorative column,…

Vintage Pewter Decorative Column Candlesticks (Pair)

Pair vintage pewter candlesticks, each with decorative column, marked to bases, height 31 cm each.

Tankards, and pewter ale jug, 19th and 20th century, (9 items)),…

Antique Pewter and Brass Collection

Tankards, and pewter ale jug, 19th and 20th century, (9 items)), the larger candlestick 27 cm high antique biscuit barrel, brass candlesticks, copper tureen, porringers, tankards, and pewter ale jug, 19th and 20th century, (10 items)), the larger…

A French Art Nouveau pewter candlestick, signed Jules Desbois,…

Jules Desbois Art Nouveau Pewter Candlestick with Nymph Design

A French Art Nouveau pewter candlestick, signed Jules Desbois, circa 1900, modelled in a naturalistic leaf design, featuring a nymph in a languid pose, the signature J Desbois inscribed to base together with stamped foundry mark Fondeur Siot Decauville…

Art Deco candlestick, pewter figural candlestick depicting a…

Pewter Art Deco Lady Candlestick Hugging Tree

Art Deco candlestick, pewter figural candlestick depicting a lady hugging a tree, length 14.5 cm

Pair of Italian pewter candlesticks 10 cm height

Italian Pewter Candlesticks, 10cm Height

Pair of Italian pewter candlesticks 10 cm height

Five pieces antique pewter, comprising a pair of candlesticks,…

Antique Pewter Candlesticks, Pepperette, and Bowls Set

Five pieces antique pewter, comprising a pair of candlesticks, baluster pepperette, shallow bowl and two handled bowl

Pewter box, graduated set of measures, plates, beaker, lidded…

20th Century Pewter and Silver Plate Set

Pewter box, graduated set of measures, plates, beaker, lidded bowl, silver plated candle stick and sugar basin, 20th century, (15 items), the candlestick 19 cm high

Dutch pewter oil lamps, candelabra, candle holder and jugs,…

Dutch Pewter Collection: Lamps, Candelabra, Jugs & Candle Holders

Dutch pewter oil lamps, candelabra, candle holder and jugs, 20th century, (7 items), the largest 34 cm high

Pair Norwegian pewter candle sticks embossed decoration, height…

Norwegian Embossed Pewter Candlesticks (15.5cm) Pair

Pair Norwegian pewter candle sticks embossed decoration, height 15.5 cm approx, each.

Three pewter items consisting of a hexagonal candle stand, 46…

Pewter Candle Stand, Tankard, and Holder Set

Three pewter items consisting of a hexagonal candle stand, 46 cm tall, a tankard with shaped handle, makers mark, 19.5 cm tall and a candle holder with perforated handle, makers mark Etain, 14.5 cm diameter.

A pair of Royal Selangor pewter candlesticks for the V&A Museum.…

Royal Selangor Pewter Candlesticks for V&A Museum

A pair of Royal Selangor pewter candlesticks for the V&A Museum. Height 10 cm

Antique Orivit Germany pewter candlestick pierced decoration to…

Orivit Germany Pewter Candlestick with Pierced Decoration

Antique Orivit Germany pewter candlestick pierced decoration to sconce top, to column, and circular, embossed base, height 18 cm

Pair Ahlberg Art Nouveau Swedish candlesticks pewter, with fish…

Art Nouveau Pewter Fish Candlesticks (13cm)

Pair Ahlberg Art Nouveau Swedish candlesticks pewter, with fish design to base, approx height 13 cm

A pair of Archibald Knox English (Tudric) pewter candlesticks c.…

Archibald Knox Pewter Candlesticks

A pair of Archibald Knox English (Tudric) pewter candlesticks c.1902-1905, the nozzles supported on three fin-type section columns to the circular spreading base with restrained scroll design in relief. Impressed marks including model no. 0223. Height 23…

An Archibald Knox English Pewter (Tudric) candlestick, shape…

Archibald Knox Pewter Candlestick, 13.5cm

An Archibald Knox English Pewter (Tudric) candlestick, shape 0221. Height 13.5 cm, polished

Pair of small pewter candlesticks, each 23 cm high (2)

Small Pewter Candlesticks - Pair (23cm)

Pair of small pewter candlesticks, each 23 cm high (2)

Pair of antique Art Nouveau style pewter candlesticks

Art Nouveau Pewter Candlesticks

Pair of antique Art Nouveau style pewter candlesticks

Selection of antique and vintage pewter wares, ink stands, mugs,…

Antique and Vintage Pewter Wares Collection

Selection of antique and vintage pewter wares, ink stands, mugs, tea pot, and early candle stick, etc. Approx 27 cm high and shorter

Pair of pewter candle sticks

Pewter Candlesticks Pair

Pair of pewter candle sticks

A pair of French pewter candlesticks. Height 28 cm

French Pewter Candlesticks - 28 cm Height

A pair of French pewter candlesticks. Height 28 cm